South High School - Tiger Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Cross Country Gains In Fast Times, Record Climaxed by an impressive 7th place finish in the region meet, the South cross country team, under Coach Warren Kaari, posted a 9-2 record in city competition. The team placed second, next to defending state champs South-West, in the city meet. Co-captain Earl Smith had the fastest time of the year, 15:26 and Bill Fintel ran close behind with 16:03. Mel Alvarez ran one of the fastest times in the state in the 3 mile race. Hard practice early in July made success possible with most individuals running 10 to 15 miles daily. Coach Kaari was named Coach of the Year. 1. Key to success-summer practice. 2. Earl Smith comes in with a good time. 3. Smith Signals a 7th place in region meet. 4. South runners off to a good start in the meet against Southwest and Edison. I 24-Cross Country

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Tigers Stuck Together Despite Season’s Losses Despite a 1--8 record, the team stuck together through the season. Lee Chayer, quarterback, separated a shoulder during a practice session before the preview game and was out all season—a significant loss. Also out for the season were Tony Sargent and Rich Furry. With a high injury rate with the team all season, there were two to three players out of action each game. Head Coach Don Sovell summed it up, Although there was not enough participation and not enough man power, this did not keep the team from playing well. Assistant coaches were Bill Sommers, Bruce Santere, Dave Bross and Roy Hawkins. 1. Scott Smith looks for a hole in the Roosevelt line. 2. Coach Sovell wants a replacement. 3. Clark Messenbrink is chosen to go in. 4. Sovell sends him on his way. S. After the win against Central, a happy team carries off Coach Sovell. 6. Phil Schweircr throws a block while Randy Black-deer punts the ball. 7. Jeff Berg stretches for a catch. 8. Jeff Swenson looks for an open receiver. Football-23

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Swimmer Goes To State Finishing fifth in city swim competition the team came out strong individually in the districts and region meets. Swimmers who placed in the districts are Jay Crothers, 4th in 200 yard freestyle and 3rd in 100 yard butterfly; Rennie Smith, 2nd in 50 yard freestyle and 3rd in 100 yard freestyle; Curt Troupe, 5th in 50 yard freestyle and 2nd in 100 yard freestyle, and qualified in the regions for the state meet. Steve Bast and Neil Anderson also did well according to Coach Jim Haugen. The relay team finished in 2nd place, one second behind the Edison relay team. 1. Tri-Captains, LEFT TO RIGHT; Neil Anderson, Curt Troupe, and Rennie Smith. 2. Tom Polack shows good form in the back stroke. 3. Chris Horton makes a good dive during the diving event. 4. Rennie Smith gets off a good start in the relay event. Swimming-25